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Where do most protozoans live?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

in water

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What characteristic do all protozoans share?

They are all eukaryotes, and live in moist surroundings.Most protozoans are unicellular, but not all.


What type of relationships might offer the most mutual satisfaction?

maybe a termite and the protozoans that live inside of it. termites cannot digest food without protozoans and protozoans do not get any food if the termites dont eat wood. so they would both die without the other. This is pretty much the same example as sheep with the algae that live in its digestive system that digest grass


What is the most visible characteristic of protozoans?

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Select the incorrect statement abount protozoans?

Protozoans are unicellular eukaryotic organisms that can be found in various environments. An incorrect statement about protozoans might be that they are prokaryotic organisms; in fact, protozoans have a defined nucleus and organelles, distinguishing them from prokaryotes like bacteria. Additionally, while some protozoans are autotrophic, most are heterotrophic, relying on other organisms for nutrition.


How do ciliates differ from other protozoans?

Zooflagellates differ from other protozoans because they are unicellular and may live on their own or on a host as a parasite. They have long bodies with one large nucleus. They reproduce by binary fission.


How are protozoans different from animal cells?

Protozoans are single-celled eukaryotic organisms, while animal cells are the basic structural and functional unit of multicellular animals. Protozoans can live independently and carry out all life functions within a single cell, whereas animal cells are specialized to perform specific functions in the context of a larger organism. Additionally, protozoans may have structures like cilia or flagella for movement, whereas animal cells rely on specialized tissues for locomotion.


What are parasitic protozoans called that live inside their hosts and may reproduce by means of a spore?

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Are all protozoans prokaryotic and autorophic?

No, not all protozoans are prokaryotic and autotrophic. Protozoans are eukaryotic organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic. Autotrophic protozoans can photosynthesize like plants, while heterotrophic protozoans rely on organic matter for nutrition.


Where do the protozoans live?

Protozoans are nothing but microorganisms that are unicellular (having only one cell) such as amoeba. Protozoa exist throughout aqueous environments and soil, occupying a range of trophic levels. As predators, they prey upon unicellular or filamentous algae, bacteria, and microfungi.


Do protozoans have skeleton?

No Protozoans do not have skeleton. They are unicellular organisms.


Are protozoans are unicellular or multicellular?

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What is found in most pond water?

Algea, protozoans, and other microorganisms can be found in most pond water.